U18 League

Fernando D. Rinaldi
Spectators: 146 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Esteve Amato started the match with the kick off. Cipriano Mederi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from German Mikelar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. LA MAQUINA F.C's Amado Erdiano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save LA MAQUINA F.C from getting a goal against them. Horacio Roano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 9th minute, Jimeno Estevon left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The LA MAQUINA F.C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 17th minute, Jimeno Estevon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Amado Erdiano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Silvio Eusko in the 20th minute. Amado Erdiano didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 23rd minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. With a little luck, LA MAQUINA F.C's Amado Erdiano got control of the ball when Aristides Federigo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marciano Frasco charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marciano Frasco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of LA MAQUINA F.C booed when C.A Vientos Huracanados was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marciano Frasco didn't get a good kick on the ball. LA MAQUINA F.C's Cayetano Duardo was substituted for Patricio Eder. A collision led to LA MAQUINA F.C getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Aaron Llorienzo hit a great ball. LA MAQUINA F.C's defense didn't have a chance, in the 35th minute, when Silvio Eusko scored to the left of an out of position Amado Erdiano, making the score, 2-1. German Mikelar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cipriano Mederi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. Horacio Roano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amado Erdiano having to interfere. Amado Erdiano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aristides Federigo, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. 46 minutes into the match, Jimeno Estevon had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cipriano Mederi. C.A Vientos Huracanados's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jimeno Estevon was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aristides Federigo was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, C.A Vientos Huracanados's Justino Crispo got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 56th match minute, LA MAQUINA F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justino Gergori to maneuver through the defense. In the 59th minute, Jimeno Estevon left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The LA MAQUINA F.C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when LA MAQUINA F.C's German Mikelar in the 63rd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Cipriano Mederi was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for C.A Vientos Huracanados through an amazing save. After 64 minutes, Bernardino Donio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the C.A Vientos Huracanados and the LA MAQUINA F.C players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bernardino Donio kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Cipriano Mederi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from German Mikelar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. LA MAQUINA F.C's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Edgard Iraunkor in the 68th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aristides Federigo in the 73rd minute of play forced LA MAQUINA F.C's goalkeeper Amado Erdiano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 74 minutes into the game, LA MAQUINA F.C's Jimeno Estevon nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cipriano Mederi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-4. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, German Mikelar managed to get in a good position for a shot. LA MAQUINA F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but German Mikelar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cipriano Mederi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of C.A Vientos Huracanados booed when LA MAQUINA F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cayetano Duardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 84 played minutes LA MAQUINA F.C got a freekick which was hit by Teobaldo Olentzaro. Amado Erdiano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aristides Federigo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. LA MAQUINA F.C's Isidoro Nastasio was substituted for Cristobal Jaizki. Amado Erdiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernardino Donio in the 95th minute of play.